Freightliner XC years to avoid
No model year of the Freightliner XC stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Freightliner XC years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Freightliner XC complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Freightliner XC problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission2
- Engine2
- Acceleration2
- Visibility1
- Tires1
- Fuel system1
- Electrical1
- Body1
Freightliner XC problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | - | 1 | Visibility | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 7 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 13
Questions about the Freightliner XC
What years of the Freightliner XC should you avoid?
No single model year of the Freightliner XC has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Freightliner XC?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Freightliner XC?
Transmission, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the Freightliner XC have?
13 recalls between 1997 and 2005. The 1999 model year has the most, with 7.
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